From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.83
Summary:
Regarding the printing for the Astronomical Society. Errors in FB's astronomical tables.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Regarding the printing for the Astronomical Society. Errors in FB's astronomical tables.
When he last saw James Ivory at the British Museum, no mention was made of JH's name. Thinks the remarks of Ivory are caused by mental disease.
Did not pass near JH's place when he came home; otherwise he would have returned JH's mirror. Returns next Monday and will be pleased to call if JH can offer him a bed. The storm did no great damage here, but at Chislehurst it turned a house inside out.
Agrees to contribute to W. S. Stratford memorial presentation. Agrees with JH that Jupiter satellite observation was an optical illusion; sends sketches of more Jupiter observations. Sends data obtained with new instruments.